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Hospital at Home for Elderly Acute Patients: A Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial
The increasing elderly population has led to a growing demand for healthcare services. A hospital at home treatment model offers an alternative to standard hospital admission, with the potential to reduce readmission and healthcare consumption while improving patients’ quality of life. However, there is little evidence regarding hospital at home treatment in a Danish setting. This article describes the protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing standard hospital admission to hospital at home treatment. The main aim of the intervention is to reduce 30-day acute readmission after discharge and improve the quality of life of elderly acute patients.
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This BMJ Open article outlines a randomised controlled trial protocol comparing standard hospital admission versus hospital-at-home care for elderly acute patients, aiming to reduce 30-day readmissions and improve quality of life.
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